TO: DISTRICT COUCIL CHAIR(S)

CITY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (CNC)

FROM: VERONICA SHERMAN-KING, DEPARTMENT OF

NEIGHBORHOODS
SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT FUND (NSF/CRF)/ LIMITED
PROCESS 2010 & OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR 2011

DATE: JANUARY 25, 2010

CC: STELLA CHAO
KIMBERLEE ARCHIE
NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT COORDINATORS

The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) has appreciated the

volunteer efforts across all District Councils in support of the
Neighborhood Projects Fund (Neighborhood Street Fund & Cumulative
Reserve Sub-fund). The collaborative process of accepting and
reviewing applications provides an opportunity for community
stewardship, and localized neighborhood input throughout the City of
Seattle. Unfortunately due to staffing cuts, DON is unable to provide
the same level of administrative support, as in prior years, for the 2010
NPF process. This memo is provided to District Council Chairs and the
City Neighborhood Council to outline the 2010 process and pave the
way for the 2011 process.

Attached you will find a timeline for 2010 NPF process. After internal
discussion with SDOT, and Parks, and the CNC Transportation
Subcommittee - it has been decided that the 2010 process will mirror
the current large project, Bridging the GAP Process. There will not be a
City-wide Application process. Previously, DON had a dedicated
position that supported this application process, along with
Neighborhood Planning Implementation tracking. In mid 2009, this
position was cut, and limited duties transferred to the Neighborhood
District Coordinator Manager and Administrative Assistant.

DON will support an abbreviated process this year, and capitalize on

the remaining 154 applications received from 2009. As outlined in the
attached timeline and materials for 2010, District Councils shall
determine whether new applications will be received for their districts,

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in addition to those received in 2009. District Coordinators will need to
staff this process. Councils should then prioritize projects in order of
significance. Thereafter SDOT will perform a review; and Councils can
opt to re-prioritize a second round, or not. Please review the enclosed
materials and check-in with your District Coordinator. They have all
been briefed on this process; and I am also available to answer specific
questions.

As it relates to the 2011 process, DON will accept new applications for
next year’s (2011) process in parallel to this year’s abbreviated
process. This will not be done online, as staffing is not currently
available, however applications can be received at DON office, fax, or
emailed as outlined the 2011 application (also attached). Applications
will be accepted City-wide from February 1st, 2010 to November 30th,
2010. Please encourage community members to consider making
application during the course of this year as ideas arise, and
particularly in those areas where no new applications will be reviewed
for 2010. DON in turn will catalog the application, create a basic
spreadsheet per district and provide confirmations to applicants as
materials are submitted. Confirmations will be provided via email.
Please contact me by phone or email at (206) 684-
0270/Veronica.sherman@seattle.gov, if you have questions.

Attached –

2010 NPF Timeline

Project List from 2009;

Fact Sheet and Application for 2010; and

Application for 2011

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